Videos

Arno

Kasprzak

ILVO

Smart drones: your plants’ doctors

Did you give your mum a lovely bouquet on Mother’s Day? Behind those beautiful flowers lies a great deal of work on the part of the grower. And what is the grower's greatest fear? That a fungus or disease will spread rapidly and destroy the entire crop. Arno Kasprzak (ILVO) wants to address this using drones and AI.

Carl

Boel

Hogeschool VIVES

UGent

Will technology take over future classrooms?

Can artificial intelligence and virtual reality transform the way we teach and learn? Researcher Carl Boel explores how these technologies can make learning safer, more immersive, and more personalized - without replacing teachers.

Tú

Nguyen

UHasselt

VITO

3D-printing for long-lasting batteries

Ever wish your phone battery could last a whole month? Tú Nguyen (VITO - UHasselt) is working to make that future a reality, using 3D-printing. Watch the video!

Marijke

Hunninck

ILVO

Innovations in food and agriculture: tested before launch

As a company, how do you test whether your smart agricultural machine, such as an autonomous weed whacker, works in any type of weather, without damaging crops? Marijke Hunninck explains how agrifood companies can test their technology at ILVO within the AgriFoodTEF project, with expert advice and guidance.

Lancelot

Blondeel

ILVO

Sole fishing more sustainable thanks to data

The sole is beloved on the plate, but increasingly difficult to catch. ILVO researcher Lancelot Blondeel shows how smart data and technology help fishermen fish more efficiently and sustainably.

Anubhav

Bussooa

VUB

Transforming drug testing with 3D cell culture

Why do so many promising drugs fail in clinical trials? Often because they’re tested on flat cell cultures that don’t reflect real human biology. That's why Anubhav Bussooa (VUB) is developing 3D cell models that mimic how real tissues work — including root-like structures that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the cells at the center of these spheres. These models could lead to better, faster, and more accurate drug testing.

Richa

Sharma

VUB

The antibiotic challenge: fighting multidrug-resistant bacteria

With resistant bacteria on the rise, traditional antibiotics are losing their power. Richa Scharma, (VUB), is taking a new direction. Instead of killing bacteria outright, she’s designing molecules that block their ability to cause disease.
This strategy could lead to next-generation antibiotics that are harder for bacteria to resist — helping us stay ahead in the fight against superbugs.
🎥 Watch the video to discover how Richa’s research is reshaping the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Vincent

Ogembo

VUB

Lake Victoria: How to predict future floods?

Flooding around Lake Victoria has become increasingly deadly — with hundreds of lives lost and millions affected in recent years. But better forecasting could make all the difference.
Vincent Ogembo (VUB) is developing a Integrated Water Balance Model, that brings together satellite data and lake outflow measurements to predict future flood scenarios up to 2100. This research will help governments anticipate rising water levels and issue early flood warnings before disaster strikes.

Eric

Gaba

VUB

Making prosthetic sockets more sustainable using pineapple leaves

Eric Gaba (VUB) is rethinking how we build prosthetic sockets. Instead of carbon fibre, he’s developing an eco-friendly alternative using pineapple leaf fibres and plant-based resin.This biodegradable material is safer, cleaner, and cheaper — especially for clinics in low- and middle-income countries. A fresh take on sustainability in medical design.

Janine Patricia

Santos

KU Leuven

Local tech solutions to global problems: learning from Lomé's young innovators

Ousia and Afate, innovators from Lomé, Togo, created a 3D printer out of old computer parts, making their small city famous around the world. Their story is about more than just innovation; it also highlights the challenges that come with limited access to technology. In this video, Janine Patricia Santos (KU Leuven) describes how she spent 15 months in Lomé to learn how they overcome these obstacles. Their approach shows how local creativity can solve global issues like e-waste. 🌍

Anne-Astrid

Agten

Improving CPR training with virtual reality

Would you be able to perform CPR if a loved one suddenly collapses due to a cardiac arrest? Not enough people are properly trained in CPR; even when they are, they often feel reluctant to act in high-stress situations. "Standard CPR training is done on a manikin and doesn't prepare you for a real emergency, full of stress and chaos", says Anne-Astrid Agten. She wants to change this using virtual reality.

Samanwitha

Kolli

KU Leuven

VITO

Keeping it cool with 3D printing

Every machine, from your phone to rockets in space, heats up and needs to cool down. To keep your devices from overheating, heat exchangers and heat sinks play a crucial role in absorbing and dissipating excess heat. But how can we make these systems even better? Samanwitha Kolli is keeping it cool with 3D-printing technology!